Title:- Once Upon A December
Author:- Amy Reichart
Date Published:- October 4th 2022
No. of pages:- 336 pages
Genre:- Holiday Romance
Rating:-
Plot:- 4/5
Writing:- 4/5
Overall rating:- 4/5
A one-of-a-kind Christmas market offers holiday magic in the new romance from the author of The Kindred Spirits Supper Club.
With a name like Astra Noel Snow, holiday spirit isn’t just a seasonal specialty–it’s a way of life. But after a stinging divorce, Astra’s yearly trip to the Milwaukee Christmas market takes on a whole new meaning. She’s ready to eat, drink, and be merry, especially with the handsome stranger who saves the best kringle for her at his family bakery.
For Jack Clausen, the Julemarked with its snowy lights and charming shops stays the same, while the world outside the joyful street changes, magically leaping from one December to the next every four weeks. He’s never minded living this charmed existence until Astra shows him the life he’s been missing outside of the festive red brick alley.
After a swoon-worthy series of dates, some Yuletide magic, and the unexpected glow of new love, Astra and Jack must decide whether this relationship can weather all seasons, or if what they’re feeling is as ephemeral as marshmallows in a mug of hot cocoa.
It’s almost Christmas time!! This is the third book review I am doing for the holiday season and my target is to read at least five Christmas themed books. So far, I think I am doing great.
This time, Astra Noel Snow doesn’t seem to be much lucky compared to her friends. She was divorced and had to share the custody of their dog with her ex-husband Trent. Then every year, during the Christmas month, at the Christmas market, Astra goes to the Christmas market every year where she meets Jack–who owns a family run bakery.
Jack Julemarked bakery only comes to Milwaukee during the Christmas and then will be in another different location. The moment he set his eyes on Astra, he falls in love with her. The story is how Astra and Jack fall in love with each other while Jack must tell the truth about the Yuletide.
This was a heartwarming and cozy Christmas read. I loved reading the book, even the small snippets about Jack meeting Astra every year. I also liked the writing and how the author managed to make the reader feel like they are also a part of the story. I actually did not expect to be this good so let’s say, I enjoyed this book very much. I liked the close friendship between Astra and her friends and the way relationship blossomed between Jack and Astra. Reading this book will make you feel like you are also in Milwaukee celebrating Christmas.
Overall this book is worth four stars!
Amy Reichert honed her writing and editing skills as a technical writer (which is exactly as exciting as it sounds). As a member of the local library board, she loves helping readers find new books to love. She’s a life-long Wisconsin resident with (allegedly) a very noticeable accent, a patient husband, and two too-smart-for-their-own-good kids. When time allows, she loves to read, collect more cookbooks than she could possibly use
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